The promise of AI is everywhere, but that promise also portends peril. The problem with AI is that it doesn’t always give us what we want because of the way it’s applied.... Read more »
The verdict delivered on March 25, 2026, holding Meta and Google responsible for purposefully designing social media platforms to be addictive, and knowing it can be harmful, is flawed at multiple levels.... Read more »
Acheson, L. S., Williams, B. H., Farrell, M., McKetin, R., Ezard, N., & Siefried, K. J. (2023). Pharmacological treatment for methamphetamine withdrawal: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials. Drug... Read more »
Co-authored with Cece Sykes, LICSW Cannabis, screens, drinking, drugs, gaming, food, hookups! We have so many ways to check out. And it’s not always easy to check back in. As a result,... Read more »
Based on the most recent statistics from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 48.4 million Americans (16.8%) aged 12 and older were diagnosed with a substance use disorder (SUD)... Read more »
When we think of addiction, we often imagine the dramatic scenes from TV or movies, where a person’s life is visibly falling apart. But there’s a version of addiction that looks nothing... Read more »
Do you find yourself scrolling through social media long after you meant to stop? If you have ADHD, you’re not alone—and there’s a scientific reason behind it. People with ADHD are more... Read more »
Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD) is characterized by excessive or compulsive Internet use, negatively affecting daily functioning and mental health. A sleep disorder refers to conditions disrupting sleep quality, duration, or regularity, causing... Read more »
Addiction isn’t simply a lack of willpower or a moral failing—it’s a response to stress and disconnection. At its core, addiction is about escape. When the present moment feels overwhelming, uncomfortable, or... Read more »
“Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right.” –Robert Hunter, Grateful Dead, “Scarlet Begonias” Sometimes, new effective treatment medications are... Read more »